A woman paralyzed in a scooter accident during her teenage years has refused to let life in a wheelchair hold her back. After some time spent dedicated to her recovery, she found the perfect way to see the world: in the arms of her soulmate. Italian native Giulia Lamarca, who is a content creator and…
Woman Who Was Left Paralyzed in Scooter Accident Visits Over 30 Countries With Her Soulmate
Remembering World War II in New Orleans
One of my great uncles survived his ship sinking in the South Pacific. Another great uncle flew over the Burma Hump several times. Still another great uncle and his brother, who hadn’t seen each other for almost two years after enlisting, scrambled for cover during the Battle of the Bulge, and by chance dove into…
Spring, 2022: Where We Stand
Travel developments have always been tough to predict accurately and now is no exception. Just as we thought summer would be a return to something like normal, Putin launches his reign of terror in the Ukraine and oil prices spike. Still, we can see a few trends that will affect travel this summer. 1. New…
Five Spiritual Tourism Destinations and How to Experience Them
The pandemic has led some people to take a greater interest in religion and spirituality. One of the many definitions of the “spirit” is that it is our inner, nonphysical world, including both our conscious and subconscious minds. Our spiritual self interprets sensory inputs from our outer world and creates our experience of reality. We usually associate spirituality with practices such as…
Sailing the Saronic Gulf: Discovering the Other Greek Islands
Gliding into the harbor on blue waters as still as glass, I climbed up to the top deck for a good look at the handsome town. Behind the white sailboats, moored along the waterfront, a boardwalk buzzed with energy. Behind it were a series of two-story buildings—shops on the bottom, apartments on top—baking in the…
Charleston Enchants With Its Southern Hospitality
Named for Charles II of Great Britain and Ireland to honor the king who succeeded in guiding Britain during a time of religious unrest between Anglicans, Catholics, and dissenters, Charleston is a South Carolina Lowcountry getaway that boasts elegance, Southern charm, and warm hospitality. The city has wide appeal. If you’re a history buff, there’s…
Ouray, Colorado: A Hidden Gem Along the Million Dollar Highway
There’s no question U.S. Highway 550, in southwestern Colorado, is one of the most spectacular drives in the country. As one travels through breathtaking mountain passes with panoramic views of forests and snow-capped mountains, the journey is awe-inspiring. But what’s so special about the section of road called the Million Dollar Highway? Speculations about how…
Eastern California Museum Offers a Treasure-Trove of Surprises
The town of Independence, California, on historic U.S. Highway 395 in the Owens Valley — bordered on the west by the Sierra Nevada and the east by the White Mountains — is so small you could blink and miss it. Travelers heading north tend to zip through the town and past its historic courthouse to…
In Sarasota, a Sense of Normalcy
It felt normal. That’s how I keep describing my recent visit to Sarasota. The city and eponymous county on the Gulf of Mexico coast in southwest Florida has long been a popular destination for snowbirds and sunseekers from my home state of Michigan. That popularity is partly because of its location along Interstate 75—making it…
When Do You Need Travel Security?
Traveling? Do you need emergency travel security protection? The pandemic raised awareness among travelers of the importance of obtaining medical emergency evacuation travel protection that includes COVID-19. But what about travel protection for nonmedical emergencies? A travel security protection plan provides evacuation and advisory services for events like earthquakes, insurgent attacks, and social disorder when…
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